Holster Attachment Device

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a holster attachment device that serves as an attachment point for a firearm holster on any surface, wherein the device is primarily comprised of a body with a raised area, at least one tab, and at least one fastener. During use, the device can be attached to a surface via at least one fastener on a rear surface of a tab or can be attached to the surface via at least one fastener that can be screwed through at least one opening of the tab and into the surface. The raised area is convex in shape such that an opening is created between the raised area and the surface that allows the clip of a firearm holster to be clipped to the raised area and removed as needed.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S.Provisional Application No. 63/359,456, which was filed on Jul. 8, 2022,and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of firearmholsters. More specifically, the present invention relates to a holsterattachment device that serves as an attachment point for a firearmholster on any surface. The device is primarily comprised of a body witha raised area, at least one tab, and at least one fastener. The devicecan be attached to a surface via at least one fastener on a rear surfaceof a tab or can be attached to the surface via at least one fastenerthat can be screwed through at least one opening of the tab and into thesurface. The raised area is convex in shape such that an opening iscreated between the raised area and the surface that allows the clip ofa firearm holster to be clipped to the raised area and removed asneeded. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific referencethereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of thepresent invention are also equally applicable to other likeapplications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

Individuals who carry a firearm typically store the firearm in a holsteron their belt or otherwise around the waist. It can be nearly impossibleto quickly remove a firearm from a holster while in a seated position,especially in a vehicle or other seated scenario. However, vehicles andother areas often lack structures that can be used to store a firearmwithin a holster.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a holsterattachment device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need inthe art for a holster attachment device that can be attached to anysurface. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a holsterattachment device that can be attached to any surface, wherein thedevice allows a user to store a firearm holster on the device. Inaddition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a holsterattachment device that can be attached to any surface, wherein thedevice is removable.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodimentthereof, comprises a holster attachment device. The device is primarilycomprised of a body with a raised area, at least one tab, and at leastone fastener. The device can be attached to a surface via at least onefastener on a rear surface of a tab or can be attached to the surfacevia at least one fastener that can be screwed through at least oneopening of the tab and into the surface. The raised area is convex inshape such that an opening is created between the raised area and thesurface. This allows the clip of a firearm holster to be clipped to theraised area and removed as needed.

In this manner, the holster attachment device of the present inventionaccomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides a holsterattachment device that can be attached to any surface. Once attached tothe surface, the device allows a user to store a firearm holster on thedevice. The device can also be removed from the surface as needed.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basicunderstanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summaryis not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identifykey/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its solepurpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as aprelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodimentthereof, comprises a holster attachment device. The device is primarilycomprised of a body with a raised area, at least one tab, and at leastone fastener. The body is preferably rectangular in shape and has araised area that is convex in shape. The device also preferably has atab on both sides of the raised area and rolled edges to prevent thebody from damaging a vehicle console or a holster.

The device can be attached to the center console of a vehicle (or anyother surface) to serve as an attachment point for a firearm holster.Each tab may be comprised of at least one opening that allows at leastone fastener to travel through the opening to secure the body into thecenter console/surface.

In another embodiment, the rear surface of each tab is comprised of atleast one fastener. The fastener may be any fastener type known in theart such as, but not limited to, adhesive, magnet, hook and loop,adhesive hook and loop, etc. The fastener allows the device to attach toa center console (or another surface).

When attached to a center console (or another surface), the raised areacreates an opening between the raised area and the center console. Thisallows a clip of a firearm holster to be clipped onto the raised area.As a result, the device allows a user to removably attach a firearmholster to a center console or other surface.

The device may also be comprised of a method of use. First, the body isattached to a center console or other surface. This can be done byattaching at least one fastener of the device to the center console orby screwing at least one fastener through at least one opening and intothe console. After being secured to the console, a clip of a firearmholster can be clipped around the raised area such that the raised areais positioned between the holster and the clip.

Accordingly, the holster attachment device of the present invention isparticularly advantageous as it provides a holster attachment devicethat can be attached to any surface. Once attached to the surface, thedevice allows a user to store a firearm holster on the device. Thedevice can also be removed from the surface as needed. In this manner,the holster attachment device provides a novel solution to attaching afirearm holster to a surface.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certainillustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein inconnection with the following description and the annexed drawings.These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various waysin which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and areintended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Otheradvantages and novel features will become apparent from the followingdetailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar referencecharacters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and inwhich:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of aholster attachment device of the present invention in accordance withthe disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a rear view of one potential embodiment of a holsterattachment device of the present invention in accordance with thedisclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a rear view of one potential embodiment of a holsterattachment device of the present invention in accordance with thedisclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of aholster attachment device of the present invention while attached to avehicle console in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of aholster attachment device of the present invention while attached to avehicle console and wherein a firearm holster is attached to the devicein accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potentialembodiment of a holster attachment device of the present invention inaccordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, whereinlike reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout.In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerousspecific details are set forth to provide a thorough understandingthereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can bepracticed without these specific details. In other instances, well-knownstructures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate adescription thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. Itshould be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate thedescription of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustivedescription of the invention and do not limit the scope of theinvention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all theaspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of thefeatures described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a holsterattachment device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need inthe art for a holster attachment device that can be attached to anysurface. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a holsterattachment device that can be attached to any surface, wherein thedevice allows a user to store a firearm holster on the device. Inaddition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a holsterattachment device that can be attached to any surface, wherein thedevice is removable.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of aholster attachment device primarily comprised of a body with a raisedarea, at least one tab, and at least one fastener. The body ispreferably rectangular in shape. The body has a raised area that isconvex in shape and also preferably has a tab on both sides of theraised area and rolled edges to prevent the body from damaging a vehicleconsole or a holster.

The device can be attached to the center console of a vehicle (or anyother surface) to serve as an attachment point for a firearm holster.Each tab may be comprised of at least one opening that allows at leastone fastener to travel through the opening to secure the body into thecenter console/surface. In another embodiment, the rear surface of eachtab is comprised of at least one fastener that may be any fastener typeknown in the art such as, but not limited to, adhesive, magnet, hook andloop, adhesive hook and loop, etc. The fastener allows the device toattach to a center console (or another surface).

When attached to a center console (or another surface), the raised areacreates an opening between the raised area and the center console. Thisallows a clip of a firearm holster to be clipped onto the raised area.As a result, the device allows a user to removably attach a firearmholster to a center console or other surface.

The device may also be comprised of a method of use. First, the body isattached to a center console or other surface. This can be done byattaching at least one fastener of the device to the center console orby screwing at least one fastener through at least one opening and intothe console. After being secured to the console, a clip of a firearmholster can be clipped around the raised area such that the raised areais positioned between the holster and the clip.

Accordingly, the holster attachment device of the present invention isparticularly advantageous as it provides a holster attachment devicethat can be attached to any surface. Once attached to the surface, thedevice allows a user to store a firearm holster on the device. Thedevice can also be removed from the surface as needed. In this manner,the holster attachment device provides a novel solution to attaching afirearm holster to a surface.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspectiveview of one potential embodiment of a holster attachment device 100 ofthe present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. Thedevice 100 is primarily comprised of a body 110 with a raised area 150,at least one tab 120, and at least one fastener 140. The body 110 may becomprised of a durable metal such as, but not limited to, stainlesssteel or aluminum. The body 110 may also be made from a rigid plasticsuch as, but not limited to, acrylic, polycarbonate, polyethylene,thermoplastic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, low-densitypolyethylene, medium-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene,polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polylacticacid, acetal, nylon, fiberglass, recycled plastic, biodegradableplastic, etc.

The body 110 is preferably generally rectangular in shape, but may beany shape known in the art. The body 110 has a raised area 150 that isconvex in shape and a tab 120 on both sides of the raised area 150. Thebody 110 also has rolled edges 180 to prevent the body 110 from damaginga vehicle console 30 or a holster 10.

The device 100 can be attached to the center console 30 of a vehicle toserve as an attachment point for a firearm holster 10. In oneembodiment, each tab 120 is comprised of at least one opening 122. Theopening 122 allows at least one fastener 160 such as, but not limitedto, a screw to travel through the opening 122 to screw the body 110 intothe center console 30.

FIG. 2 illustrates a rear view of one potential embodiment of a holsterattachment device 100 of the present invention in accordance with thedisclosed architecture. In another embodiment, the rear surface 130 ofeach tab 120 is comprised of at least one fastener 140. The fastener 140may be any fastener type known in the art such as, but not limited to,adhesive, magnet, hook and loop, adhesive hook and loop, etc. In anembodiment wherein the fastener 140 is adhesive, the fastener 140 iscomprised of at least one peelable cover 142 that can be removed beforeattaching the fastener 140 to the center console 30, as seen in FIG. 3 .

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of aholster attachment device 100 of the present invention while attached toa vehicle console 30 in accordance with the disclosed architecture. Whenattached to a center console 30, the raised area 150 creates an opening170 between the raised area 150 and the center console 30. This allows aclip 20 of a firearm holster 10 to be clipped onto the raised area 150,as seen in FIG. 5 . As a result, the device allows a user to removablyattach a firearm holster 10 to a center console 30 (or any othersurface).

In one embodiment, the raised area 150 is comprised of at least onemagnet 152. The magnet 152 allows a firearm 40 and/or holster 10 tomagnetically attach to the raised area 150.

FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using 200 one potentialembodiment of a holster attachment device 100 of the present inventionin accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 may alsobe comprised of a method of use 200. First, the body 110 is attached toa center console 30 or another surface [Step 202]. This can be done byattaching at least one fastener 140 of the device 100 to the centerconsole 30 [Step 204]. This can also be done by screwing at least onefastener 160 through at least one opening 122 and into the console 30[Step 206]. After being secured to the console 30, a clip 20 of afirearm holster 10 can be clipped around the raised area 150 such thatthe raised area 150 is positioned between the holster 10 and the clip 20[Step 208]. The holster 10 can also be removed from the device 100 bypulling the holster 10 upward to remove the clip 20 from the raised area150 [Step 210].

It should be appreciated that the fasteners 140,160 allow the device 100to be attached to any surface on any vehicle, structure, location, etc.,and is not limited to only a vehicle center console.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claimsto refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the artwill appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature orcomponent by different names. This document does not intend todistinguish between components or features that differ in name but notstructure or function. As used herein “holster attachment device” and“device” are interchangeable and refer to the holster attachment device100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the holster attachment device 100 of thepresent invention and its various components can be of any suitable sizeand configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overallconcept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-statedobjectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that thesize, configuration, and material of the holster attachment device 100as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that manyother sizes and shapes of the holster attachment device 100 are wellwithin the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions ofthe holster attachment device 100 are important design parameters foruser convenience, the holster attachment device 100 may be of any size,shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during useand/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplaryembodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the presentinvention. While the embodiments described above refer to particularfeatures, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments havingdifferent combinations of features and embodiments that do not includeall the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the presentinvention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications,and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with allequivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subjectmatter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivablecombination of components or methodologies for purposes of describingthe claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art mayrecognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimedsubject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter isintended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variationsthat fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in eitherthe detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to beinclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising”is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

What is claimed is:
 1. A holster attachment device comprising: a tab; araised area; and a fastener.
 2. The holster attachment device of claim1, wherein the fastener is positioned on a rear surface of the tab. 3.The holster attachment device of claim 2, wherein the fastener iscomprised of an adhesive fastener.
 4. The holster attachment device ofclaim 2, wherein the fastener is comprised of a magnet fastener.
 5. Theholster attachment device of claim 1, wherein the tab is comprised of arolled edge.
 6. The holster attachment device of claim 1, wherein theraised area is comprised of a rolled edge.
 7. A holster attachmentdevice comprising: a tab having an opening; a raised area; and afastener.
 8. The holster attachment device of claim 7, wherein thefastener is comprised of a screw.
 9. The holster attachment device ofclaim 7, wherein the holster attachment device is comprised of a plasticmaterial.
 10. A holster attachment device comprising: a first tab havinga first opening; a second tab having a second opening; a raised areapositioned between the first tab and the second tab; and a fastener. 11.The holster attachment device of claim 10, wherein the raised area iscomprised of a convex shape.
 12. The holster attachment device of claim10, wherein the fastener is comprised of an adhesive fastener.
 13. Theholster attachment device of claim 12, wherein the adhesive fastener iscomprised of a peelable cover.
 14. The holster attachment device ofclaim 10, wherein the fastener is comprised of a magnetic fastener. 15.The holster attachment device of claim 10, wherein the fastener iscomprised of a screw.
 16. The holster attachment device of claim 10,wherein the raised area is comprised of a magnet.
 17. The holsterattachment device of claim 10, wherein the holster attachment device iscomprised of a metal material.
 18. The holster attachment device ofclaim 10, wherein the fastener is comprised of an adhesive hookfastener.
 19. The holster attachment device of claim 10, wherein thefastener is comprised of an adhesive loop fastener.
 20. The holsterattachment device of claim 10, wherein the raised area is comprised of arectangular shape.